Date: 02/17/2009

Final
Public Testimony and Commission Action

ELECTION REFORM COMMISSION

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Flanagan interpreter issue, allowing interpreter t
Issue #10
Issue #11
Issue #12
Issue #13
Issue #14
Issue #15
Issue #16
Issue #17
Issue #18, option 'b'
Issue #19
Issue #20. Later overruled.
Issue #21. Withdrawn
Issue #24 and 25, as 20 - 23 were treated
Issue #26. Recommend creation of a permanent Elec
Issue #5
Issue #6
Issue #7
Issue #8
Item #2
Item #3
Item #4
Item #9
Move to accept Item #1
Treat #20 - 23 as miscellaneous, no formal recomme		Pass Without Objection
PASS
FAIL
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Pass Without Objection
PASS
PASS
TIE
TIE
Pass Without Objection
PASS
PASS
PASS
FAIL
FAIL
FAIL
FAIL
PASS
PASS
Pass Without Objection



09:51 AM -- Public Testimony

The commission was called to order. A quorum was present.


09:51 AM

The following persons testified regarding the subcommittee recommendations:


09:52 AM -- Mr. Al Kolwicz, representing the Colorado Voter Group, provided testimony regarding widespread corruption in Colorado's election system. Commission members received copies of an e-mail circulated by Mr. Kolwicz to the commissioners (Attachment A).

090217AttachA.pdf


09:53 AM -- Ms. Mary Eberle, representing Coloradans for Voting Integrity, testified. Ms. Eberle referenced comments forwarded to the commission by Mr. Harvie Branscomb (Attachment B). Ms. Eberle testified against a subcommittee recommendation to allow continued use of unauditable direct recording electronic (DRE) voting machines.

090217AttachB.pdf


09:56 AM -- Ms. Jenny Flanagan, representing a coalition of groups calling itself Colorado Election Advocacy Organizations, provided testimony regarding the subcommittee recommendations. Ms. Flanagan detailed the coalition's position on each of the action items recommended by the Registration and Database Subcommittee to be considered by the commission. Ms. Flanagan's testimony relied upon a document detailing the coalition's positions on the commission's action items, copies of which were distributed to the commission members (Attachment C). Ms. Flanagan responded to questions regarding a recommendation by the Registration and Database Subcommittee to allow the statewide Colorado voter registration database (SCORE) to be expanded to allow for verification of social security numbers.

090217AttachC.pdf


10:07 AM

Ms. Flanagan responded to questions regarding the frequency with which provisional ballots are used based on missing information from a voter registration drive, and redesigning the voter registration form. Ms. Flanagan detailed Common Cause's position on each of the Technology and Auditing Subcommittee's recommendations. Ms. Flanagan responded to questions regarding Common Cause's position on the use of paper ballots versus DREs, and the subcommittee's recommendations regarding voting system certification.


10:17 AM

Ms. Flanagan continued to discuss the Technology and Auditing Subcommittee's recommendations regarding voting system certification, and the use of ballot marking devices to accommodate certain populations of disabled voters. Discussion returned to Common Cause's position on the use of DREs in elections, and the impact of their use on election integrity during the 2008 election. Discussion followed regarding the potential for subdividing certain Technology and Auditing Subcommittee recommendations into several action items. Ms. Flanagan returned to briefing the committee on Common Cause's positions, moving on to the recommendations of the Uniformity and Simplification Subcommittee. Ms. Flanagan then discussed additional recommendations that Common Cause feels are important.


10:27 AM

Ms. Flanagan responded to questions regarding Common Cause's position on the recommendations concerning mail ballot elections, and criteria for improving such elections.


10:29 AM -- Mr. Joel Leventhal, representing himself, testified before the commission. Mr. Leventhal discussed his background in elections, and endorsed recommendations forwarded to the commission by Mr. Harvie Branscomb. Mr. Leventhal expressed support for paper balloting, and detailed the benefits of using this method of voting versus using DREs. Mr. Leventhal used examples from the 2008 election to support his preference for paper balloting, and discussed the importance of offering choices of voting methods in elections.


10:35 AM

The commission recessed.


10:43 AM

The commission returned to order. The commission considered a number of proposed recommendations to the General Assembly. The commission relied upon a ballot with 25 action items in voting upon its recommendations (Attachment D).

090217AttachD.pdf
BILL:Commission Action
TIME: 10:44:28 AM
MOVED:Gordon
MOTION:Moved approval of ballot recommendation #1. The motion passed on an 11-0 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baisley
Yes
Balink
Yes
Doyle
Yes
Gessler
Yes
Hobbs
Yes
Hultin
Yes
Martinez
Yes
Misare
Yes
Nickell
Yes
O'Malley
Yes
, , ,
Gordon
Yes
Final YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

10:45 AM

Discussion ensued regarding the impact of expanding the SCORE system to allow for verification of social security numbers on voter eligibility, and the potential for federal moneys to be dedicated to updating the social security system. Discussion followed regarding the impact of a mismatch of information on voter eligibility, current identification requirements for registering to vote, and how mismatches are currently treated. The committee then discussed the potential for amending the recommendation. Discussion returned to current legal requirements for registering to vote.

BILL:Commission Action
TIME: 10:46:07 AM
MOVED:Gordon
MOTION:Moved approval of ballot recommendation #2. The motion failed on a 5-6 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baisley
Yes
Balink
Yes
Doyle
No
Gessler
Yes
Hobbs
No
Hultin
No
Martinez
No
Misare
Yes
Nickell
Yes
O'Malley
No
, , ,
Gordon
No
Final YES: 5 NO: 6 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL

10:53 AM

Chairman Gordon explained the effect of issue #3. Commissioner Nickell provided clarification regarding the reason for the Registration and Database Subcommittee forwarding the recommendation. Commissioner Balink responded to questions regarding the frequency with which voters cite voter registration drive information to affirm registration during emergency situations.

BILL:Commission Action
TIME: 10:54:16 AM
MOVED:Gordon
MOTION:Moved approval of ballot recommendation #3. The motion failed on a 2-9 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baisley
Yes
Balink
No
Doyle
Yes
Gessler
No
Hobbs
No
Hultin
No
Martinez
No
Misare
No
Nickell
No
O'Malley
No
, , ,
Gordon
No
Final YES: 2 NO: 9 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL

10:57 AM

Discussion ensued regarding requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote, and exposure of clerk and recorders to illegal activity under current statute. Discussion followed regarding requiring documentary evidence of citizenship on the ability of eligible voters to vote.
BILL:Commission Action
TIME: 10:57:55 AM
MOVED:Gordon
MOTION:Moved approval of ballot issue #4. The motion failed on a 3-8 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baisley
Yes
Balink
Yes
Doyle
No
Gessler
Yes
Hobbs
No
Hultin
No
Martinez
No
Misare
No
Nickell
No
O'Malley
No
, , ,
Gordon
No
Final YES: 3 NO: 8 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL

11:00 AM

The committee discussed the impact of voter identification requirements on voter turnout, and legal opinions on this matter. Discussion ensued regarding the potential for vote fraud to be committed under current law, and public confidence in voting due to a lack of voter registration safeguards. Discussion followed regarding a supreme court decision based on a legislation passed in Indiana requiring photo identification to vote.

BILL:Commission Action
TIME: 11:01:32 AM
MOVED:Gordon
MOTION:Moved approval of ballot recommendation #5. The motion passed on a 6-5 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baisley
Yes
Balink
Yes
Doyle
Yes
Gessler
Yes
Hobbs
No
Hultin
No
Martinez
No
Misare
Yes
Nickell
Yes
O'Malley
No
, , ,
Gordon
No
Final YES: 6 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

11:05 AM

Discussion ensued regarding the value of redesigning the voter registration form. Discussion followed regarding severing from the recommendation the portion suggesting use of a separate form for administrative changes.
BILL:Commission Action
TIME: 11:06:49 AM
MOVED:Gordon
MOTION:Moved approval of ballot recommendation #6. The motion passed on a 7-2 roll call vote, with two abstentions.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baisley
Abstain
Balink
Yes
Doyle
No
Gessler
Abstain
Hobbs
Yes
Hultin
No
Martinez
Yes
Misare
Yes
Nickell
Yes
O'Malley
Yes
, , ,
Gordon
Yes
Final YES: 7 NO: 2 ABST: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


BILL:Commission Action
TIME: 11:09:00 AM
MOVED:Hobbs
MOTION:Moved to amend recommendation #6 by severing portion (b). The motion was ruled not in order.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baisley
Balink
Doyle
Gessler
Hobbs
Hultin
Martinez
Misare
Nickell
O'Malley
, , ,
Gordon
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: TIE


11:10 AM

The committee discussed the intent of the Registration and Database Subcommittee in making recommendation #7, and the lack of analysis on the issue. Discussion ensued regarding recommending that the issue of providing exemptions for assisted living facilities from voting identification requirements be studied.

BILL:Commission Action
TIME: 11:11:12 AM
MOVED:Gordon
MOTION:Moved approval of ballot recommendation #7. The motion passed on an 11-0 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baisley
Yes
Balink
Yes
Doyle
Yes
Gessler
Yes
Hobbs
Yes
Hultin
Yes
Martinez
Yes
Misare
Yes
Nickell
Yes
O'Malley
Yes
, , ,
Gordon
Yes
Final YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

11:16 AM

Chairman Gordon explained issue #8. Discussion ensued regarding the practicality of training voter registration drive circulators, and the potential fiscal impact of the recommendation. Discussion followed regarding increasing penalties for improperly conducting voter registration drives, and the need for legislation to make the recommendation effective. Discussion turned to the need to investigate instances of misconduct in voter registration drives, and the potential for training voter registration circulators through other means.
BILL:Commission Action
TIME: 11:17:11 AM
MOVED:Gordon
MOTION:Moved approval of ballot recommendation #8. The motion failed on a 2-9 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baisley
Yes
Balink
Yes
Doyle
No
Gessler
No
Hobbs
No
Hultin
No
Martinez
No
Misare
No
Nickell
No
O'Malley
No
, , ,
Gordon
No
Final YES: 2 NO: 9 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL

11:23 AM


Discussion ensued regarding the purpose of the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizen Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA), and the potential for amending recommendation #9 to require that overseas ballots be postmarked by 7 p.m. on election day.
BILL:Commission Action
TIME: 11:24:49 AM
MOVED:Gordon
MOTION:Moved approval of ballot recommendation #9. The motion passed on an 11-0 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baisley
Yes
Balink
Yes
Doyle
Yes
Gessler
Yes
Hobbs
Yes
Hultin
Yes
Martinez
Yes
Misare
Yes
Nickell
Yes
O'Malley
Yes
, , ,
Gordon
Yes
Final YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


11:27 AM

Discussion ensued regarding current efforts to establish a national voter registration database, and the possibility of eliminating double registrations through use of centralized databases.

BILL:Commission Action
TIME: 11:27:23 AM
MOVED:Gordon
MOTION:Moved approval of ballot recommendation #10. The motion passed on an 11-0 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baisley
Yes
Balink
Yes
Doyle
Yes
Gessler
Yes
Hobbs
Yes
Hultin
Yes
Martinez
Yes
Misare
Yes
Nickell
Yes
O'Malley
Yes
, , ,
Gordon
Yes
Final YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

11:30 AM

Discussion ensued regarding the need to include a technical expert on any SCORE board of directors created pursuant to recommendation #11. Discussion followed regarding the ability to create a board to oversee the SCORE system within the rules of the Secretary of State, and input by local governments in the creation of a board.
BILL:Commission Action
TIME: 11:30:04 AM
MOVED:Gordon
MOTION:Moved approval of ballot recommendation #11. The motion failed on a 4-7 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baisley
No
Balink
Yes
Doyle
Yes
Gessler
No
Hobbs
No
Hultin
No
Martinez
No
Misare
Yes
Nickell
Yes
O'Malley
No
, , ,
Gordon
No
Final YES: 4 NO: 7 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL

11:35 AM

Chairman Gordon explained recommendation #12, pertaining to voting system certification. Discussion ensued regarding the potential for separating the four elements in the recommendation into separate votes, and the compromises that went into crafting recommendation #12, requiring the package of recommendations to be considered as a whole. Various commissioners weighed in on the need to keep the recommendation whole, and the impact of not pursuing the legislation contemplated by the recommendation. Commissioner Gessler objected to the package of issues contained in the recommendation, and explained his reasons for doing so, referring to a position statement he authored on the issue.

11:45 AM

Commissioner Gessler continued to express objections to recommendation #12. Discussion ensued regarding the potential effect of legislation contemplated by the recommendation.
BILL:Commission Action
TIME: 11:35:15 AM
MOVED:Gordon
MOTION:Moved approval of ballot recommendation #12. The motion passed on an 8-3 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baisley
No
Balink
No
Doyle
Yes
Gessler
No
Hobbs
Yes
Hultin
Yes
Martinez
Yes
Misare
Yes
Nickell
Yes
O'Malley
Yes
, , ,
Gordon
Yes
Final YES: 8 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



11:48 AM

The commission recessed.


01:30 PM

The commission returned to order. Chairman Gordon explained recommendation #13.

BILL:Commission Action
TIME: 01:31:28 PM
MOVED:Gordon
MOTION:Moved approval of ballot recommendation #13. The motion passed on an 11-0 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baisley
Yes
Balink
Yes
Doyle
Yes
Gessler
Yes
Hobbs
Yes
Hultin
Yes
Martinez
Yes
Misare
Yes
Nickell
Yes
O'Malley
Yes
, , ,
Gordon
Yes
Final YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

01:32 PM


Chairman Gordon reviewed issue #14, concerning mail ballot elections. Discussion ensued regarding a provision in the recommendation that suggests requiring 50 percent of all active voters to have participated by absentee ballot in the previous gubernatorial or presidential election before an all-mail-ballot primary election is allowed in a county. Commissioner Hobbs expressed reservations with several of the items in issue #14. Discussion ensued regarding the reasons for including several of the recommendation's clauses in the action item, and the potential for removing some of the clauses from the final recommendation. Discussion followed regarding the impact of limiting the number of polling centers on voter participation, and the costs associated with mail ballot elections, including postage.

01:43 PM

Discussion continued regarding voting on issue #14 as a package, as opposed to severing the clauses. Discussion followed regarding how state law should treat the "active/inactive" voter registration designation.

BILL:Commission Action
TIME: 01:32:37 PM
MOVED:Gordon
MOTION:Moved approval of ballot recommendation #14. The motion passed on a 9-2 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baisley
Yes
Balink
Yes
Doyle
Yes
Gessler
Yes
Hobbs
No
Hultin
No
Martinez
Yes
Misare
Yes
Nickell
Yes
O'Malley
Yes
, , ,
Gordon
Yes
Final YES: 9 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

01:46 PM

Discussion ensued regarding the need to define the term "health care facilities" in election law, and what constitutes a health care facility.


BILL:Commission Action
TIME: 01:46:44 PM
MOVED:Gordon
MOTION:Moved approval of ballot recommendation #15. The motion passed on an 11-0 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baisley
Yes
Balink
Yes
Doyle
Yes
Gessler
Yes
Hobbs
Yes
Hultin
Yes
Martinez
Yes
Misare
Yes
Nickell
Yes
O'Malley
Yes
, , ,
Gordon
Yes
Final YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

01:48 PM

Chairman Gordon reviewed the provisions of issue #16. Commissioner Martinez provided background regarding how the Uniformity and Simplification Subcommittee decided to recommend creation of an elections manual. Discussion ensued regarding elections training requirements already in place, and the practicality and costs of creating the training resources contemplated in issue #16. Discussion followed regarding the need for uniform training resources and rules throughout the state, and the ability to distribute training resources using modern conveniences. Commissioner Balink discussed the training resources used in El Paso County. Discussion returned to the practicality of creating statewide training uniformity and resources, and the types of tasks performed at the local level that do not change over time.


BILL:Commission Action
TIME: 01:48:05 PM
MOVED:Gordon
MOTION:Moved approval of ballot recommendation #16. The motion failed on a 3-8 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baisley
No
Balink
No
Doyle
No
Gessler
No
Hobbs
No
Hultin
No
Martinez
Yes
Misare
No
Nickell
No
O'Malley
Yes
, , ,
Gordon
Yes
Final YES: 3 NO: 8 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL

01:58 PM

Chairman Gordon reviewed issue #17. Discussion ensued regarding the Secretary of State's rulemaking process, and the reasoning behind the creation of issue #17.
BILL:Commission Action
TIME: 01:58:28 PM
MOVED:Gordon
MOTION:Moved approval of ballot recommendation #17. The motion passed on an 8-2 roll call vote, with 1 abstention.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baisley
Abstain
Balink
No
Doyle
No
Gessler
Yes
Hobbs
Yes
Hultin
Yes
Martinez
Yes
Misare
Yes
Nickell
Yes
O'Malley
Yes
, , ,
Gordon
Yes
Final YES: 8 NO: 2 ABST: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


02:02 PM


Commissioner Gessler explained the reasoning behind the forwarding of issue #18. Discussion ensued regarding the impact of holding an uncontested election in a legal sense, but allowing the clerk and recorder to dispense with collecting or tabulating votes. Discussion followed regarding the potential preclusion of write-in candidates if a winner is designated in an uncontested primary election. Commissioner Gessler responded to questions regarding cancelling an uncontested primary election for only one party.
BILL:Commission Action
TIME: 02:02:46 PM
MOVED:Gordon
MOTION:Moved option 'b' of ballot recommendation #18. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baisley
Balink
Doyle
Gessler
Hobbs
Hultin
Martinez
Misare
Nickell
O'Malley
, , ,
Gordon
Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


02:11 PM

Chairman Gordon reviewed the provisions of issue #19. Commissioner Gessler explained the reasoning behind forwarding the issue. Discussion ensued regarding current practice as it pertains to aligning the number of ballots cast in precincts with eligible voters. Commissioner Hobbs provided input regarding the Department of State's opinion of the issue.
BILL:Commission Action
TIME: 02:11:23 PM
MOVED:Gordon
MOTION:Moved approval of ballot recommendation #19. The motion passed on an 11-0 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baisley
Yes
Balink
Yes
Doyle
Yes
Gessler
Yes
Hobbs
Yes
Hultin
Yes
Martinez
Yes
Misare
Yes
Nickell
Yes
O'Malley
Yes
, , ,
Gordon
Yes
Final YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


02:16 PM

Discussion ensued regarding the subcommittee activity that resulted in recommendation #20.

BILL:Commission Action
TIME: 02:16:00 PM
MOVED:Gordon
MOTION:Moved approval of ballot recommendation #20. The motion passed on an 8-3 roll call vote, but was later overruled in favor of treating ballot recommendations 20 through 23 as items for the General Assembly to consider, rather than recommendations for specific legislation.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baisley
No
Balink
No
Doyle
Yes
Gessler
No
Hobbs
Yes
Hultin
Yes
Martinez
Yes
Misare
Yes
Nickell
Yes
O'Malley
Yes
, , ,
Gordon
Yes
Not Final YES: 8 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

02:18 PM

Chairman Gordon reviewed issue #21. Discussion ensued regarding funding sources for the SCORE system. Discussion followed regarding the propriety of the commission acting on the Uniformity and Simplification Subcommittee's items listed under the Miscellaneous Considerations category, and the insufficiency with which these issues were considered. Discussion turned to the potential for designating the miscellaneous items as other considerations in the report to the General Assembly, including issue #20.

02:28 PM

Discussion continued regarding treatment of miscellaneous items by the commission.


BILL:Commission Action
TIME: 02:18:36 PM
MOVED:Gordon
MOTION:Moved to approve ballot recommendation #21. The motion was withdrawn.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baisley
Balink
Doyle
Gessler
Hobbs
Hultin
Martinez
Misare
Nickell
O'Malley
, , ,
Gordon
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: TIE


BILL:Commission Action
TIME: 02:30:05 PM
MOVED:Martinez
MOTION:Moved to treat recommendations #20 through 23 as miscellaneous issues with no formal recommendation, and that these issues be included in the report to the General Assembly for consideration only. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baisley
Balink
Doyle
Gessler
Hobbs
Hultin
Martinez
Misare
Nickell
O'Malley
, , ,
Gordon
Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

02:32 PM

Commissioner Martinez explained the reasoning behind his forwarding issue #24 to the commission for consideration.


BILL:Commission Action
TIME: 02:32:42 PM
MOVED:Martinez
MOTION:Moved to treat recommendations #24 and 25 as miscellaneous issues with no formal recommendation, and that these issues be included in the report to the General Assembly for consideration only. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baisley
Balink
Doyle
Gessler
Hobbs
Hultin
Martinez
Misare
Nickell
O'Malley
, , ,
Gordon
Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: TIE

02:34 PM

Chairman Gordon brought forth a recommendation to have the General Assembly consider amending election law to allow for expanded interpretation of election matters to non-English speakers, as brought forth by Colorado Election Advocacy Organizations (see "Additional Coalition Recommendations" in Attachment C). Senator Gordon explained the issue, and Ms. Flanagan provided additional input on the issue.

BILL:Commission Action
TIME: 02:34:19 PM
MOVED:Gordon
MOTION:Moved to forward a recommendation that the General Assembly consider amending Section 1-7-112 (1)(a), C.R.S., to allow persons who are not election judges or designees of election officials to provide election assistance translation to non-English speakers, and to allow such translations to be provided to more than one such non-English speaker. The motion passed without object.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baisley
Balink
Doyle
Gessler
Hobbs
Hultin
Martinez
Misare
Nickell
O'Malley
, , ,
Gordon
Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

02:37 PM

The commission discussed the merits of creating a permanent commission to address election issues, and the need for resources to facilitate the work of such a commission.

BILL:Commission Action
TIME: 02:37:24 PM
MOVED:Gordon
MOTION:Moved approval of ballot recommendation #26. The motion passed on an 11-0 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baisley
Balink
Doyle
Gessler
Hobbs
Hultin
Martinez
Misare
Nickell
O'Malley
, , ,
Gordon
Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection




02:41 PM

The commission discussed the need to have another meeting to consider the final report, and the likely action that will be taken by the legislature based on the report. Discussion ensued regarding the timeline for issuing the final report to the legislature. Discussion followed regarding the commission's activities in general.


02:46 PM

The commission adjourned.